Barton Brierley, AICP, Community Development Director (Staff Contact: Tyra Hays, AICP, (707) )

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1 Agenda Item No. 8C May 10, 2016 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Honorable Mayor and City Council Attention: Laura C. Kuhn, City Manager Barton Brierley, AICP, Community Development Director (Staff Contact: Tyra Hays, AICP, (707) ) RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND ENERGY AND CONSERVATION ACTION STRATEGY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE BRIGHTON LANDING DETENTION BASIN (APN ), AND ADJOINING PROPERTY (APN ) IN THE CITY S PLANNED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTIES AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ON THE GENERAL PLAN MAP DISCUSSION: On March 22, 2016, the City Council initiated a General Plan Amendment to extend the City s planned Sphere of Influence (SOI), as identified in the General Plan, to include the existing Cityowned detention basin that serves the approved Brighton Landing residential project and will serve the proposed Robert s Ranch project. Due to the location of the detention basin, which is located on the east side of the PG&E transmission lines (APN ), it is also necessary to include a portion of the adjacent property located underneath the transmission lines in the City s SOI (APN ). It is recommended that these properties be assigned the General Plan land use designation of Public Open Space. On April 19, 2016, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission staff report (Attachment 1) includes location maps and an in-depth discussion of the proposed amendment. The City also received a letter from the Solano County Department of Resource Management supporting the proposed amendment (Attachment 2). The County supports the proposed project because the City owns the detention basin, and the SOI amendment would create a logical jurisdictional boundary and provide for efficient governance upon annexation. If the City Council approves the proposed General Plan Amendment, Figure I-2 Planning Boundaries, of the General Plan will be amended to include the Brighton Landing detention basin and adjoining property in the proposed SOI. The City will request that the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approve the planned SOI concurrently with their review of the City s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, which includes the State required Municipal Service Review (MSR) and the City s Comprehensive Annexation Plan (CAP), later this year. If the planned SOI is approved by LAFCO, the City may begin accepting annexation applications for properties identified as near term annexation areas by the CAP. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The detention basin, and the portion of the neighboring property (APN ) were included in the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact Report s (EIR) study area, and therefore, were included in the scope of the EIR. The existing and planned land uses for this area are consistent with the uses

2 considered and analyzed in the General Plan EIR. No new or increased environmental effect would result from the proposed amendment. Therefore, no additional environmental analysis is necessary to approve the proposed General Plan Amendment. FISCAL IMPACT: This action is funded by Community Development funds. Future annexation applications will be funded by application fees. The Brighton Landing detention basin and adjoining property would be included in the future Robert s Ranch annexation application. RECOMMENDATION: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Action Item Attachment 1: April 19, 2016 Planning Commission Staff Report Attachment 2: Solano County Department of Resource Management Letter, April 19, 2016

3 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND ENERGY AND CONSERVATION ACTION STRATEGY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE BRIGHTON LANDING DETENTION BASIN (APN ) AND ADJOINING PROPERTY ( ) IN THE CITY S PLANNED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTIES AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE ON THE GENERAL PLAN MAP WHEREAS, on March 22, 2016, the City of Vacaville City Council initiated a General Plan Amendment to amend the City s Planned Sphere of Influence, as identified on General Plan Figure I-2, to include the City-owned detention basin (APN ), and a portion of the adjoining property located underneath the PG&E transmission lines (APN ), and to designate these properties as Public Open Space on the General Plan map; and WHEREAS, the City of Vacaville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 19, 2016, regarding the proposed reaffirmation of the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact Report, and the proposed General Plan Amendment to amend the City s Planned Sphere of Influence to include the City-owned Brighton Landing detention basin and a portion of the adjoining property located under the PG&E transmission lines (hereafter referred to as Project), and voted (5-0) to recommend that the City Council approve the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with Resolution , which adopted the City of Vacaville Growth Boundary initiative, and with the Urban Growth Boundary policies identified in the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the public hearing before the City Council was duly noticed in accordance with applicable state law and the Vacaville Land Use and Development Code requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council heard testimony from staff and other interested parties at the public hearing on May 10, 2016, and on the basis of the factual information, as contained in the written record and the testimony giving at the public hearing, the City Council finds that with respect to reaffirming the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact (SCH ) for the Project that: 1. That the activity is within the scope of the project covered by the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact Report (EIR): The General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR was certified in August 2015 (SCH ). The EIR included the Project site in the identified study area and based its analysis on the proposed land use designation. 2. That no new significant effects would occur or no new mitigation measures would be required: Pursuant to CEQA Section 15162, and based on the analysis in the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR, the Project is within the scope of the original environmental review and the project does not result in new activities or impacts that were not already considered and disclosed in the adopted

4 EIR and in the Findings of Overriding Consideration adopted by the City Council with Resolution That the Statement of Overriding Considerations, if any, adopted with the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR was prepared has been incorporated into the project approval: The City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant unavoidable and cumulative impacts resulting from the adoption of the General Plan and the Energy and Conservation Action Strategy. The Project is consistent with the Statement of Overriding Considerations for significant unavoidable and cumulative impacts adopted with the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR. 4. That feasible mitigation measures or alternatives adopted with the previous General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR have been incorporated into the project approval; and The Project is consistent with the project analyzed by the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy EIR and does not result in impacts requiring mitigation. 5. That no new environmental document would be required. The Project does not require any new environmental documentation. WHEREAS, the City Council has heard testimony from staff and other interested parties at the public hearing on May 10, 2016, and on the basis of the factual information, as contained in the written record and the testimony given at the public hearing, the City Council finds that with respect to the General Plan Land Use Element map amendment: A. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan; B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community; C. The proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City; D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the provisions of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code pertaining to the amendment, update, or adoption of General Plans; E. In the case of an amendment affecting the General Plan Diagram, which designates land uses, the proposed use of the subject site is compatible with adjoining land uses.

5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Vacaville hereby: Section 1. Reaffirms the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact Report; and Section 2. Approves the General Plan Amendment to include the Brighton Landing Detention Basin (APN ) and adjoining property located underneath the PG&E transmission lines (APN ), as shown in Exhibit A, in the City s Planned Sphere of Influence, and to designate these properties as Public Open Space on the General Plan land use designation map. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vacaville, held on the 10th day of 2016, by the following vote: ATTEST: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Michelle A. Thornbrugh, City Clerk Exhibit A: Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment

6 Leisure Town Rd Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment ± Ulatis Dr Elmira Rd Union Pacific Railroad Approved "Brighton Landing" Proposed "Roberts' Ranch" Vaca Staion Rd Brighton Landing Detention Basin (City Owned) APN Vaca Station Rd Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant Proposed City Open Space (Portion of APN ) City Limits 2015 General Plan Proposed Sphere of Influence Urban Growth Boundary City of Vacaville Community Development 1990 General Plan Sphere of Influence Proposed Sphere of Influence Expansion

7 CITY OF VACAVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Item 8.C STAFF REPORT April 19, 2016 Staff Contact: Tyra Hays, AICP Senior Planner (707) TITLE: REQUEST: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE BRIGHTON LANDING DETENTION BASIN IN THE CITY S PLANNED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN MAP TO INCLUDE THE CITY- OWNED BRIGHTON LANDING DETENTION BASIN AND A PORTION OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTY IN THE CITY S PROPOSED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE RECOMMENDED ACTION: RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE CITY- OWNED BRIGHTON LANDING DETENTION BASIN AND A PORTION OF THE ADJACENT PROPERTY IN THE CITY S PROPOSED SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AND DESIGNATE THE PROPERTIES AS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICATIONS: Reaffirmation of Environmental Assessment General Plan Amendment FILE NO.: File No APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNERS: City of Vacaville City of Vacaville Batch Vacaville Land & Development, LLC PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: SITE AREA: CURRENT LAND USE: Partially Within and East of the PG&E Transmission Line Easement South of Brighton Landing Adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks (portion) Approximately 30 Acres Vacant Land and Detention Basin

8 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Vacaville adopted its new General Plan in August Figure I-2, Planning Boundaries, of the General Plan illustrates the City s plan to expand the current Sphere of Influence (SOI) to match the City s Urban Growth Boundary (Exhibit A). On March 22, 2016, the City Council initiated a General Plan Amendment to extend the planned SOI to include the existing City-owned detention basin that serves the approved Brighton Landing residential project and will serve the proposed Robert s Ranch project (Exhibit B). Staff requests that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council amend General Plan Figure I-2 to include the existing City-owned detention basin (Assessor Parcel Number (APN) ) in the City s planned SOI. Due to the location of the detention basin, which is located on the east side of the PG&E transmission lines, it is also necessary to include a portion of the adjacent property located underneath the transmission lines in the City s SOI (APN ) (Exhibit C). It is also recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council assign the Public Open Space General Plan land use designation to these properties. PROJECT ANALYSIS Sphere of Influence The Sphere of Influence (SOI) is a boundary that identifies land that the City may annex in the future, and for which urban services, if available, would be provided. Under State law, the SOI is established by the Solano County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) with input from the City. LAFCO is empowered by the State to approve the SOI and other local agency boundaries to ensure orderly growth and efficient governance. Staff met with representatives from LAFCO and Solano County to discuss the City s plan to expand the City s SOI to match the Urban Growth Boundary as shown in Figure I-2 of the General Plan. At this meeting, staff was informed that both agencies recommend that the existing City-owned detention basin also be included within the City s planned SOI. This would create a logical jurisdictional boundary and would provide for efficient governance upon annexation. Based upon this direction, staff requests that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment to expand the proposed SOI to include the City-owned detention basin and a portion of the adjacent property as shown in Exhibit C. The City will propose the final SOI for LAFCO s review and approval later this year as part of its review of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan. Urban Growth Boundary and Proposed Land Use Designations In 2008, the City adopted a 20-year Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Subsequently, the City Council voted to incorporate the UGB and its governing policies into the General Plan Land Use Element. Land outside the UGB cannot be designated for anything other than agriculture, park, open space, public facility, and utility uses until March 1, As previously disclosed, the existing detention basin and a portion of the adjoining parcel are located outside the UGB. Consistent with the UGB policies, staff recommends that the City-owned detention basin and the portion of APN , located between the UGB and detention basin, be designated as Public Open Space. This land use designation is consistent with UGB policies. Staff is not proposing that the City Council amend the location of the UGB or its policies.

9 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The existing detention basin, and the portion of the neighboring property (APN ) were included in the General Plan Update and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy Environmental Impact Report s (EIR) study area, as illustrated on Figure 3-2 of the Draft EIR, and, therefore, was included in the scope of the EIR. The existing and planned land uses for this area are consistent with the uses considered and analyzed in the General Plan EIR. No new or increased environmental effect would result from the proposed amendment. Therefore, no additional environmental analysis is necessary to approve the proposed General Plan Amendment. RECOMMENDATION By simple motion, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment to include the City-owned Brighton Landing detention basin and the portion of the adjacent property located within the PG&E Transmission Line Easement in the City s in the City s planned Sphere of Influence, and to assign the Public Open Space General Plan land use designation to both properties. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A General Plan Figure I-2 Exhibit B Concept Map Exhibit C Proposed Sphere of Influence Map

10 C I T Y O F V A C A V I L L E V A C A V I L L E G E N E R A L P L A N I N T R O D U C T I O N Urban Growth Boundary Existing Sphere of Influence Planned Sphere of Influence Planning Area Urban Service Area Boundary City Limits Creeks %&'( 505 %&'( 80 }þ Miles %&'( 80 Source: City of Vacaville. F I G U R E I - 2 P L A N N I N G B O U N D A R I E S

11 PG&E Transmission Lines Proposed Amended Sphere of Influence Sphere of Influence Influence Proposed Proposedby bygeneral GeneralPlan Plan Proposed City Open Space Brighton Landing Detention Basin (City Owned) Urban Growth Boundary Legend City of Vacaville Community Development Proposed "Roberts' Ranch" Approved "Brighton Landing" Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment Exhibit B to Planning Commission Report

12 Leisure Town Rd Proposed Sphere of Influence Amendment ± Ulatis Dr Elmira Rd Union Pacific Railroad Approved "Brighton Landing" Proposed "Roberts' Ranch" Vaca Staion Rd Brighton Landing Detention Basin (City Owned) APN Vaca Station Rd Easterly Wastewater Treatment Plant Proposed City Open Space (Portion of APN ) City Limits 2015 General Plan Proposed Sphere of Influence Urban Growth Boundary City of Vacaville Community Development 1990 General Plan Sphere of Influence Proposed Sphere of Influence Expansion

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